Handmade Vertical Saltwater Fishing Lures & Jigs
About MDR Tackle-Unlike All the Rest
Established 2018 Online only, no brick or mortar.
I retired from neurosurgery as of Dec. 2018 and now devote more time to my fishing passion. I have been fortunately able to fish, primarily saltwater for over 30 years. I have personally handcrafted, perfected, and continue to test these products as time and weather permit. I am not the most impressive lure artisan available, but I am proud to say that these are the most productive jigs I have ever used, landing numerous saltwater species. I use quality products and materials and each item is individually handcrafted in the USA.
I became a fan of glow lures about 30 years ago. I did mostly bay/wade fishing during my residency in Galveston, Texas. There were days when the specked trout would only hit the glow version of Kelly Wigglers shrimp tail, daylight or dark 5:1 over any other color. (still my favorite shrimp tail Now K Wigglers). I now do more offshore fishing, and continue to work with various combinations of glow, fluorescent and iridescent properties with my jigs. Not the usual holographic stamping or stickers you get with many manufacturers.
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Click or tap the menu bars, then Shop, then All Products, New Products or Sale/Discount Items. Please also visit the About our Jigs section for a more detailed description of the Flash, Glow and Realistic options. Please also check the Fish Photos section for proof photos (and Please send more).
I currently offer primarily Saltwater Jigs. I do offer a few top water lures for fresh or saltwater.
I use quality materials including VMC hooks and split rings, and unbreakable non-welded solid rings. Assist cord is 300# Kevlar or otherwise specified. The smaller jigs may have Mustad hooks. There are detailed product descriptions with each sale item. I am adding some DIY components to make your own single or double assist hooks. I have several instructional articles and videos on the Tips and Techniques page.
I use various combinations of color shifting tape, JigSkinz Realistic and Glow shrink sleeves, UV/fluorescent paint, glow-in-the-dark paint, as well as fluorescent and glow tape. My current available jig sizes range from 1 oz to 12 oz. I can potentially access heavier jigs depending on availability and style preference.
The JigSkinz covers/sleeves will tear especially with toothy fish. I offer several replacement covers to patch or replace. There are numerous additional options at JigSkinz.com.
Most of my jigs can be used for Slow Pitch as well where designated in the individual product description.
I also offer all the components you need to make your own customized assist hooks. Visit the Hooks and Tools page.
I have had good feedback on my Tips and Techniques page from some of the gurus mentioned. Check out the articles and videos.
I look forward to your feedback. When you catch a monster with these jigs please send me a photo, preferably with jig still attached. I do like to brag.
Shipping is $9 flat fee including multiple items. Checkout options include all major credit cards, Stripe, Apple Pay, PayPal and Venmo. Shipping is limited to only the continental US.
Enjoy and Tight Lines. I welcome your feedback or questions.
Bob Bradley@MDR Tackle
MDRTackle@gmail.com